About this property

Boutique Hotel Kaikoura is housed in a historic 1880s building, just 10 minutes' walk from Kaikoura Town. Each room features a refrigerator, a 32-inch flat-screen TV and a coffee/tea plunger. All rooms include an en suite bathroom with toiletries and a hairdryer. There is free WiFi and parking on site The staff at the tour desk can assist with arranging local activities. Boutique Hotel Kaikoura is 2 km from the Kaikoura Station and 3.2 km from South Bay Beach. It is 8 km from Kaikoura Airport and a 9-minute drive from Kaikoura Bay Golf course.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Kaikoura, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Buffet

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Paul
    New Zealand New Zealand
    I loved the look of the building and the lovely garden areas. The breakfast room and lounge were awesome. The outlook/view from these areas was fantastic. And the hosts, they were such fun and helpful with anything that you wanted.
  • Wendy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Friendly, obliging owners. Dinner recommendation excellent
  • Sherril
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Loved the old building and the fabulous courtyard. It would be magic in summer but even in the depths of a NZ winter the place felt very comforting.
  • Dunbar
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Courtyard very nice and room had been updated recently, good shower
  • Johnston
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location, owners were top people, clean and comfortable room
  • Megan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very easy to get to and dry clean. The owners were very friendly and helpful.
  • Annie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely place to stay. Beautiful view of the water from our room. What a pleasure!
  • Rdnz
    New Zealand New Zealand
    LOVE the fact they moved the parking to the side to create a lovely meandering garden courtyard between the rooms - (it's sooooo much nicer than motels that have carparks right outside each room). Also loved the guest lounge with a view, (and a...
  • Hunter
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Yes we loved our stay.. it felt like home.. the staff were friendly they helped us with everything and anything that we needed it was just a pleasure to go and stay there..
  • Diana
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location, the courtyard garden, personable hosts, the breakfasts, the breakfast and bar music selection is terrific

Hotel surroundings

House rules

Boutique Hotel Kaikoura takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of NZD 1 is required on arrival. That's about US$0. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a non-refundable 2.6% charge when you pay with a Visa or Mastercard credit card.

Please note that there is a non-refundable 3.8% charge when you pay with an American Express credit card.

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform Kaikoura Boutique Hotel in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note that group bookings of 3 or more rooms may require payment in full or a deposit at the time of booking.

Please inform Boutique Hotel Kaikoura in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR tests are available at this property at no extra charge for those exhibiting symptoms consistent with the virus and have been confirmed by an accredited doctor.

A damage deposit of NZD 1 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.